1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Trans Sport | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |