1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Fiat 1100 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 35 L |