1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 262 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 110 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 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 | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 28 L |
