1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 25 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | A 106 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2630 mm |
