1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Citi, 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 (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.

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