1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 475 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 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 106 | Vega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 42 L |
