1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 1 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 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:
1978 Cadillac Brougham | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Brougham | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |