2005 Toyota Crown vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (136 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Crown | 156 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
