1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 43 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 405 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 106 | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 73 L |
