1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 415 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1977 Toyota Crown
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Giulia Crown
Year Released 1971 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 142 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2700 mm


 

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