1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 106 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 61 L |