1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1975 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 Chevrolet El Camino | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | El Camino | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |