1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
