1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |