1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Sapporo | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |