2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 650 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 176 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
