1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2001 Kia Visto
To start off, 2001 Kia Visto is newer by 22 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 580 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. 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, 2001 Kia Visto, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 2001 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Crown | Visto |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |
