1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 31 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 859 kg more than 1959 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 610 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
