1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 36 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 545 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.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mazda |
| Model | A 106 | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |
