1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 12 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 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 | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |