2003 Infiniti M vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M is newer by 20 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 247 kg more than 1983 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti M | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | M | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
