1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1958 Alpine A 106 and 1958 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1805 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial 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 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | A 106 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3800 mm |
