1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 52 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 2096 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 2010 Land Rover LR4 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. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
| Model | A 106 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 86 L |
