1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 36 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1993 Toyota Aristo 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Aristo |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |