1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |