1978 Toyota Crown vs. 1978 Datsun 260Z
To start off, both 1978 Toyota Crown and 1978 Datsun 260Z were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Datsun 260Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Datsun 260Z.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Datsun 260Z (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Datsun 260Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Datsun 260Z has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Datsun 260Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Crown | 1978 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Toyota | Datsun |
| Model | Crown | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
