1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Publica weights approximately 109 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110.
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:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Publica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |