1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Because 1975 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 1975 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alpine A 310 | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |