1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 29 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 585 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Mark II |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |