1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
