1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
