1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Carina weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
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, 1970 Toyota Carina (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |