1982 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 29 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Crown | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
