1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 364 kg more than 1979 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |