1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1970 ZAZ 966 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966.
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 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Alpine | ZAZ |
Model | A 106 | 966 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |