1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1969 Skoda 110 L 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 255 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda 110 L 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 | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Alpine | Skoda |
| Model | A 106 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 31 L |
