1980 Toyota Crown vs. 1974 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 387 kg more than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Crown | 1974 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Crown | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1854 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
