1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina
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 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Alpine | Autobianchi |
Model | A 106 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |