1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 11 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | A 106 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |