1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1962 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 5 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1957 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 106 | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2070 mm |