1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |
