1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpine | Toyota |
| Model | V6 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
