1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 27 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 745 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, 1985 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Model F 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 | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
