1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 440 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |