2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 29 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Solstice | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |