1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1976 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 19 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 331 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Pontiac Firehawk 1976 Toyota Crown
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Firehawk Crown
Year Released 1995 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1987 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 464 Nm 157 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1681 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 60 L


 

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