1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 435 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |
