1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1962 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Publica weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Publica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |