1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Hit | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
