1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 171 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
