1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 1160 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, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 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 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Alpine | Tatra |
| Model | A 106 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2990 mm |
