1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2001 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 42 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 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 692 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2001 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Alpine | Ascari |
| Model | A 106 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 4721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
