1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1961 Steyr 700C is newer by 3 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, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Alpine | Steyr |
Model | A 106 | 700C |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1950 mm |