1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Aston Martin DBR2
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 106 | DBR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 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 |