1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 Innocenti Koral
To start off, 1993 Innocenti Koral is newer by 34 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Innocenti Koral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Innocenti Koral. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1993 Innocenti Koral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Innocenti Koral weights approximately 195 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, 1993 Innocenti Koral, 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, 1993 Innocenti Koral (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Innocenti Koral 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 | 1993 Innocenti Koral | |
| Make | Alpine | Innocenti |
| Model | A 106 | Koral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2160 mm |
