1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina 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 168 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 610 | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |