1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 855 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, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord 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 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 106 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 64 L |
