1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
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 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 250 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 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 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 106 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |
