1969 TVR Vixen 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 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Vixen (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 642 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Vixen. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Vixen. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 TVR Vixen has manual transmission. 1969 TVR Vixen 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 TVR Vixen | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | TVR | Toyota |
Model | Vixen | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |