1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 300 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 Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 108 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
