1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Alpine A 310 and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
