1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 200 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |