1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 6 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
