1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 13 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 1277 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 106 | Biscayne |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1807 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 87 L |