2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 26 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 570 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |