1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1085 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 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 326 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |