1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mexico 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 900 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 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mexico 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 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 106 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 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 | 550 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2650 mm |
