1998 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
Because 1967 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 1967 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero, 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Alero | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2390 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
