1967 Audi Variant vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Audi Variant 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 10 more horse power than 1967 Audi Variant. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Audi Variant. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Audi Variant | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Variant | Crown |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
