1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 670 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 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | A 442 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1410 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
