1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina 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 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina 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. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 106 | Catalina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |