1995 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1995 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 16 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 49 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.

Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Plymouth Voyager 1979 Toyota Crown
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model Voyager Crown
Year Released 1995 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2501 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2700 mm


 

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