1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Virage | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |