1969 Toyota Crown vs. 1979 Volkswagen Iltis

To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Iltis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (98 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Iltis will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Iltis.

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