1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1485 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |