2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 34 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 668 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Equus | Crown |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2018 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
