1982 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 264 kg more than 1982 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, 2003 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Crown | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Crown | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
