1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |