1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 740 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 Daihatsu Consorte has manual transmission. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte 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:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Consorte | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |
