1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |