1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 850 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |