2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 24 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 60 L |
