1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 600 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 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 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 50 L |