1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 12 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 260 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 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 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |