1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 155 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, 1951 Austin A (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 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 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 48 L |