1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |