1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 164 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
