1972 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 300 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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:
1972 Vauxhall Victor | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
Model | Victor | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |