1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 8 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
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 Length | 3700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |