2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 18 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 104 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Altezza | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
