1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 516 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 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:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Crown |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |