1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 21 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 763 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 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 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 106 | 244 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |