1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami 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 994 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Ami (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen Ami 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 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 106 | Ami |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2745 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 43 L |
