1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 485 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Carina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |