1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1965 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 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 14 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mazda Familia (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 782 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |
