1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | 75 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 28 L |
