1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Berkeley QB
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB.
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, 1959 Berkeley QB, 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, 1959 Berkeley QB (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley QB 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 | 1959 Berkeley QB | |
Make | Alpine | Berkeley |
Model | A 106 | QB |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 25 L |