1979 Toyota Crown vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1998 Toyota Paseo is newer by 19 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 436 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Paseo, 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 (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |
