1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1963 Lotus 25 is newer by 4 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 1,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lotus 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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 | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 106 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 456 kg |
