1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 15 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Kia Brisa 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, 1974 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Kia Brisa 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 | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | A 106 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
