1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 106 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 50 L |
