1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 11 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster 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.
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1958 Alpine A 106 | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
Model | A 106 | Miura |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7850 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 Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 77 L |