1950 GAZ M-20 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1950 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1950 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 GAZ M-20 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | M-20 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
