1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |