1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Monteverdi |
| Model | A 106 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 82 L |
