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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa weights approximately 53 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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 |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
