2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 462 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |