1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 425 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina 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 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |