1986 Toyota Corolla vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Toyota Corolla | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corolla | Crown |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |