1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alpine | Plymouth |
| Model | A 106 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
