1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Simca 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Simca 8 weights approximately 420 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Simca 8 (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 106 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
