1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 35 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1220 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 1994 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Alpine | Infiniti |
| Model | A 106 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 72 L |
