1986 Renault Alpine vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1986 Renault Alpine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 187 kg more than 1977 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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Renault Alpine | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Carina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |