1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 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 2,664 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 51 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 292 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 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1976 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:

1976 Alpine A 310 1987 Toyota Crown
Make Alpine Toyota
Model A 310 Crown
Year Released 1976 1987
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2664 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 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 Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1272 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2700 mm


 

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