1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
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 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 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:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
