1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Austin A 35
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35.
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 | 1956 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 106 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 26 L |
