1997 Toyota Century vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 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. 1997 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Toyota Century | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Century | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |