1991 Alpina B vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 876 kg more than 1986 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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpina B | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B | Corolla |
Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 5646 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |