1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |