1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1999 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1999 Samsung SM5 is newer by 40 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 765 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, 1999 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Samsung SM5 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 | 1999 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Samsung |
| Model | A 106 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
