1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 14 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (73 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (95 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
