1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 415 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulia | A 106 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 28 L |