1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1990 Opel Corsa is newer by 31 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Corsa weights approximately 215 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, 1990 Opel Corsa, 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, 1990 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Corsa 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 | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 106 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
