1966 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 700 kg more than 1966 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1966 Bizzarrini GT (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Bizzarrini GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bizzarrini GT | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
