1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 is newer by 6 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 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Peugeot 204 (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 204 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 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 106 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 42 L |
