1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Publica is newer by 18 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 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Publica 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 | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Publica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |