1986 Toyota Camry vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1986 Toyota Camry and 1980 Toyota Crown are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Camry. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry, 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, 1986 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Camry | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
