1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 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 56 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 225 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1972 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1972 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
