1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 14 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 155 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 1000 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 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |