1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 10 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1100 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS 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 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | GS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2860 mm |
