1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Alpine | Autobianchi |
Model | A 106 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 22 L |