1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 44 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 620 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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 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 | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Alpine | Noble |
| Model | A 106 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 530 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
