1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1963 Renault 8
To start off, 1963 Renault 8 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault 8 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 | 1963 Renault 8 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |