1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 686 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
