1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,757 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 620 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2757 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |