1965 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Toyota Crown | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Crown | Brera |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2387 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
