2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 27 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 610 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.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Odyssey | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Odyssey | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |