1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 120 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, 2008 Toyota RunX, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | RunX |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |