1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 404 is newer by 18 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 1,616 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 535 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1977 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 106 | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 50 L |