1975 Toyota Crown vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 247 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1997 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 1997 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Crown | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Toyota | Plymouth |
Model | Crown | Neon |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |