1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 160 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Crown |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |