1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 228 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
