1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 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 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 130 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 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 |
