1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2010 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 954 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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. 2010 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2010 Maybach Landaulet | |
Make | Alpine | Maybach |
Model | A 106 | Landaulet |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 6165 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3828 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 110 L |