1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 8 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. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | 2600 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 28 L |
