1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 53 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 609 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1055 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 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 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 599 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 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 | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 105 L |