1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 319 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpine | Toyota |
Model | A 310 | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |