1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
