1969 Alpine A vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alpine A (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Alpine A.
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:
1969 Alpine A | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |