2003 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tracker | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Tracker | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |