1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Triumph TR7 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 515 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, 1977 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph TR7 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 | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 106 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |