1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 11 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 353 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lancia Dedra | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Dedra | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |