1978 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 32 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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 Nissan Sentra, 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 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Crown | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Sentra |
| 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 | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
