1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6954 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |