1975 Toyota Crown vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 688 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 356 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Crown | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
