1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 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 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 106 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
