1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Tata Estate
To start off, 1994 Tata Estate is newer by 35 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Tata Estate weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Tata Estate 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 | 1994 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Alpine | Tata |
| Model | A 106 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |
