1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 267 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 108 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |