1981 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Blizzard | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Blizzard | Crown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
