1978 Toyota Crown vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Crown | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
