1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 27 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 480 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, 1986 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Lada 2104 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 | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Alpine | Lada |
| Model | A 106 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |
