1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 39 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 810 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.
Because 1955 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
