2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 58 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (203 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Prix | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
