1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 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. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500.
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 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 14 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 44 L |