1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 28 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 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 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.
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1958 Alpine A 106 | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |