1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |