1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 15 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 1169 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1973 Bitter CD | |
| Make | Alpine | Bitter |
| Model | A 106 | CD |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |
