1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 930 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2320 mm |
