1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1094 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 79 L |