1976 McLaren M23 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 McLaren M23. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 McLaren M23 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 McLaren M23 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 McLaren M23.
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 McLaren M23 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | M23 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1410 kg |
