1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 108 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 108 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 51 L |