1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 310 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
