1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 24 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 645 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 106 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |