1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 53 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Seat Exeo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo 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 | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Alpine | Seat |
| Model | A 106 | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2642 mm |
