1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Toyota Camry is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Because 1979 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 1979 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry, 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Camry |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |