1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1165 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 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 106 | GTO |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 67 L |