1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 300 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 106 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
