1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore. 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |