1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 13 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1957 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 595 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 28 L |