1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 13 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 935 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 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 | 1971 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 106 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |
