1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 928 | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 103 HP |
Torque | 430 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |