1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 480 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
