1997 Lexus GS vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Lexus GS is newer by 18 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus GS weights approximately 366 kg more than 1979 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 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lexus GS | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | GS | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |