2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1975 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
