1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1979 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 20 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1959 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Alpine | Suzuki |
Model | A 106 | Cervo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2040 mm |