1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 505 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Because 1976 Alpine A 110 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 1976 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Carina 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Carina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |