1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 605 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |