1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 TVR Cerbera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Crown | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Crown | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2186 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |