1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 59 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2010 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
