1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 584 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 106 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 102 L |
