1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, both 1958 Alpine A 106 and 1958 Austin A135 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1525 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 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 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A135 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 555 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 34 L |