1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 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. Both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1968 Simca 1000 are equipped with a 844 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 195 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 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1000 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 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Simca |
Model | A 106 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |