1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Saab 93
To start off, 1960 Saab 93 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 748 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Saab 93 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Saab 93 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 | 1960 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Alpine | Saab |
| Model | A 106 | 93 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |
