1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Fiat 133
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 133 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
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, 1958 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1976 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 106 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
