2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 181 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 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
