1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.
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:
| 1976 Alpine A 442 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 442 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
