1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 249 kg more than 1974 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
