1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 2600 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 28 L |