1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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 2,664 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 22 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1988 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
