2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
