1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 36 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Because 1971 Alpine A 310 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 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |