1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2001 Toyota Allion is newer by 42 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Allion weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Allion (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2001 Toyota Allion 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. 2001 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Allion |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |