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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 525 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 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 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 110 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 | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |