1981 Toyota Crown vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2004 Lexus IS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1981 Toyota Crown and 2004 Lexus IS are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus IS weights approximately 65 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown. 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, 2004 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown. 2004 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Crown | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Crown | IS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
