1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Seat 600 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. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Seat 600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
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 Alpine A 106 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 106 | 600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |