1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 445 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona 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 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
