1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 48 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
