1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota MR2 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 | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |