1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 1190 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 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 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 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | A 106 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |
