1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 17 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 106 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Crown | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | Toyota | Venturi |
Model | Crown | Atlantique |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |