1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Crown (98 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 327 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |