1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 13 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |