1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 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 GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 646 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GP 159 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1356 kg |
