1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1973 Steyr Haflinger 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1973 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1973 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Alpine | Steyr |
| Model | A 106 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1510 mm |
