1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Corona weights approximately 364 kg more than 1966 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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
