1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 127 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 975 kg more than 1974 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, 1969 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Century |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
