1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. Both 1960 Abarth 600 and 1957 Alpine A 106 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1960 Abarth 600 (57 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 600 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 28 L |
