1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 560 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord 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 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 106 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |
