1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Alpine A 106 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 1600 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| 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 | 960 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
