1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 36 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Today weights approximately 100 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, 1994 Honda Today, 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, 1994 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Today 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 | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 106 | Today |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
