1977 Toyota Crown vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 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:
1977 Toyota Crown | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2759 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |