1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 144 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Crown | 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Crown | 6C |
Year Released | 1979 | 1938 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |