1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 9 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 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 528 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record 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 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 106 | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
