1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 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 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 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 850 | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 850 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 28 L |
