1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 700 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 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 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 106 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |
