1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 440 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
