1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1384 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
