1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 15 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 738 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
