1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 405 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, 1981 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 108 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 955 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 |
