1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound 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 AC Greyhound | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | AC | Alpine |
Model | Greyhound | A 106 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 28 L |