1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 10 | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 191 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |