1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 16 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 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |