1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1958 Saab 93
To start off, both 1958 Alpine A 106 and 1958 Saab 93 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1958 Alpine A 106 and 1958 Saab 93 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1958 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Saab 93 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Because 1958 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Saab 93 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 Saab 93 | |
Make | Alpine | Saab |
Model | A 106 | 93 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |