1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 929 (89 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 929 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1981 Mazda 929 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 | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | 929 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |