1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 BMW Isetta
To start off, both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1959 BMW Isetta were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 36 more horse power than 1959 BMW Isetta. (13 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 BMW Isetta. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1959 BMW Isetta | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 106 | Isetta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 13 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 1 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1510 mm |
