1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 Renault 4
To start off, 1975 Renault 4 is newer by 16 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 4 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 4 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 | 1975 Renault 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |