1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 180 L |
