1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 201 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |