1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 116 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145, 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 145 | Crown |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |