1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 570 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 106 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |