1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 741 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotec | Toyota |
Model | C 1000 | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 843 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 990 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |