1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1965 Mazda R 360 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 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 146 kg more than 1965 Mazda R 360.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | R 360 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 16 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |