1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 106 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 109 L |
