1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 400 kg more than 1974 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 (191 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 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:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |