1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | Juva |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |