1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 11 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 570 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
