1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 11 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1970 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 106 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3390 mm |
