1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
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 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 44 L |