1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 33 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 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 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Caterham |
| Model | A 106 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 36 L |
