1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Carina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |