1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1998 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Crown weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1998 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 179 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1220 kg |
