1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1997 Lexus GS
To start off, 1997 Lexus GS is newer by 39 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus GS weights approximately 1172 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, 1997 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1997 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1997 Lexus GS | |
Make | Alpine | Lexus |
Model | A 106 | GS |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2810 mm |