1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1958 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:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 106 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |