1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
