1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R is newer by 50 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 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR T 440 R weights approximately 730 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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R 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 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Alpine | TVR |
| Model | A 106 | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |
