2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 158 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
