1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2000 Toyota Yaris is newer by 30 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
