1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 51 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1477 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 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara 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 | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 106 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |
