1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 700 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 700 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
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 Weight | 570 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 28 L |