1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1966 Renault Floride 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Floride weights approximately 295 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 Renault Floride (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Floride 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 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 106 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 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 | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |
