2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 14 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 374 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |