1979 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2013 Nissan Versa is newer by 34 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Versa (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 276 kg more than 2013 Nissan Versa.
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, 2013 Nissan Versa, 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 (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Crown | 2013 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Versa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4455 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
