1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 59 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Because 1984 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 1984 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |