1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |