1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 21 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 518 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | Montrose |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |