1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 15 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 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 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | 818 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2320 mm |