1967 Toyota Crown vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Crown | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
