1975 Toyota Crown vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 436 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Passat |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
