1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Alpine A 310 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 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |