1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 54 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 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1765 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 106 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |
