1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | SZ | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
