2004 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 25 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 130 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Aceca | Crown |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |