1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 610 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
