1986 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 7 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 300 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (176 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 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 |
