1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 31 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Crown | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Crown | Frontier |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |