1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
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 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 1140 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 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 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 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 106 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3110 mm |
