1999 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Hyundai Coupe (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 141 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Coupe.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Coupe, 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Coupe | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
