1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Opel Commodore 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Commodore weights approximately 620 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 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore 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 | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 106 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |