1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1959 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 409 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 106 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |
