1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |