1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1497 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 106 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5222 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 98 L |