1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 19 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 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 323 (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 323 weights approximately 262 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, 1977 Mazda 323 (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 323 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 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 40 L |
