1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 43 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 1212 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Alpine | Lexus |
Model | A 106 | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |