1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
