1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 946 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 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 | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
