1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 20 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 106 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |