1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 750 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |
