1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 33 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |