2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V12 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
