1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 547 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Crown |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |