1994 Porsche 968 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Porsche 968 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 968 | Crown |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |