1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 795 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta will offer significantly more control. 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 Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |