1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 283 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, 1953 Lancia Appia (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Appia 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 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 106 | Appia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 37 L |