1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
