1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |
