1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Fiat 133
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 20 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 133 weights approximately 160 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, 1979 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 133 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 | 1979 Fiat 133 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 106 | 133 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |