1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 31 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 540 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana 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 | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 106 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
