1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 108 | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |