1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1997 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |