1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | 90 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 555 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
