1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 40 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 106 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |