1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 425 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 142 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |