1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 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 | 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 106 | DB2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 86 L |