1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Crown |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
