1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1948 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1948 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 GAZ M-20 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | GAZ | Toyota |
Model | M-20 | Crown |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |