1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1977 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
