1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1983 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 315 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1983 Toyota Crown
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Spider Crown
Year Released 1969 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1987 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 116 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 157 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2700 mm


 

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