1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 and 1958 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |