1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 455 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. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
