1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1955 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 38 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 884 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1955 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 610 | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
