1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alpine A 610 1963 Toyota Crown
Make Alpine Toyota
Model A 610 Crown
Year Released 1990 1963
Engine Size 2975 cc 1897 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 248 HP 80 HP
Torque 357 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1470 mm


 

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