1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 51 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1406 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 106 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 550 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |
