1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1999 Toyota Camry is newer by 26 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Camry weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Because 1973 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 1973 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Camry, 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, 1999 Toyota Camry (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
