1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 5 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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Alpine | Autobianchi |
| Model | A 106 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 22 L |
