1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 23 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo 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, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |
