1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 332 kg more than 1973 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |