1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 610 | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |