1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2001 Toyota FXS 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota FXS (188 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota FXS weights approximately 320 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, 2001 Toyota FXS (280 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | FXS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
