1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |