1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 32 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 975 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crown | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
