1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1964 Renault 8 is newer by 5 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault 8 weights approximately 323 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, 1964 Renault 8 (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Renault 8 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 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 106 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| 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 | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
