1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 52 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alpine | Subaru |
| Model | A 106 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
