1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 250 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, 1972 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 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 | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 46 L |