1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1971 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 565 kg more than 1961 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, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 108 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |
