1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2001 Toyota Solara 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 825 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 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 Solara, 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 Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara 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 | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 106 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
