1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 154 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |