1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 BMW 600
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 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 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 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 106 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 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 Weight | 555 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1710 mm |