1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |