1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | V6 | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |