1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 481 kg more than 1968 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. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1968 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |