1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 86 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |