1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 32 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 610 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.
Because 1958 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara 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 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 106 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
