1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 447 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |