1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa 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 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 970 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 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa 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 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
Model | A 106 | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |