1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 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 600 | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 600 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 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 Length | 3300 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |