1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 9 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 520 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce 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 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | Luce |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 57 L |