1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | A 106 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 69 L |
