2003 TVR Sagaris vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris is newer by 24 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Sagaris has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Sagaris 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:
| 2003 TVR Sagaris | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Sagaris | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
