1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 2 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 930 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 930 | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |