1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1961 Mitsubishi A10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 106 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2070 mm |
