1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
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 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 550 A weights approximately 76 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 550 A |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |