1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2188 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
