1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 316 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |