1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1965 Steyr Haflinger 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1965 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Alpine | Steyr |
| Model | A 106 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1510 mm |
