1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Alpine A 108 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 108 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
