1983 Lancia Trevi vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Lancia Trevi.
Because 1985 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Trevi. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1983 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1983 Lancia Trevi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Trevi | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Trevi | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
