1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 80 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 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 | 1970 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 106 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| 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 | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |
