2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1203 kg more than 1977 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Crown |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 60 L |
