1977 Toyota Crown vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown.

Because 1977 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.

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