1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 14 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 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 106 | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |