1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 94 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
