1965 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 6 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 236 kg more than 1959 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Aceca | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 28 L |
