1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1994 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Toyota Crown is newer by 35 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 2,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Crown weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1994 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 106 | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 844 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |