1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 880 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | A 106 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |
