1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 322 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
