1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 505 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. 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 68 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |