1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | V6 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
