1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1942 Fiat 500
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Fiat 500 weights approximately 5 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 Alpine A 106 | 1942 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 14 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |