1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 24 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 588 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara 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 | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
