1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 365 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
