1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1967 Honda S600 is newer by 9 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 106 | S600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 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 Weight | 555 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 35 L |