1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 51 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
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 Length | 3710 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1214 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 86 L |