1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | V6 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |