1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 175 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 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 | 1977 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 106 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 62 L |
