1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |