1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1345 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1976 Cadillac Seville 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. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 106 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 79 L |
