1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 830 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 106 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 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 | 550 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
