1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 20 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 725 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1980 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1980 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |
