1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 440 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |