1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1959 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Alpine | Tatra |
Model | A 106 | T603 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |