1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 375 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, 1961 Fiat 1500 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1500 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 | 1961 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 37 L |