2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 277 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
