1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 12 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 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 73 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
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 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac GTO | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | GTO | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1272 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |