1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1955 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1955 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | GTA | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 28 L |
