2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 66 kg more than 1979 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 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 1979 Toyota Crown
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Condor Crown
Year Released 2001 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2186 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 1380 kg
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2700 mm


 

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