1975 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Crown | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
