1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 905 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 512 M |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 423 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 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 | 550 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |