2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 707 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |