1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |