1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 3 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 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 180 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.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ 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:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | SZ | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
