1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 39 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 1160 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 355 Spider |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 110 L |