1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia 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 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 106 | Appia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |