1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 386 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 610 | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |