1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |