1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 24 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 40 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alpine A 106 (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 106 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2060 mm |
