1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 108 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 108 | Celica |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |