1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 74 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | V6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |