1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 195 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | V6 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
