1978 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot is newer by 34 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 61 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jeep Patriot (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Crown | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Crown | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
