1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 47 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 924 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 2005 Mazda Tribute 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. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 62 L |
