1982 Toyota Crown vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Crown | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Crown | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
