2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 26 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
