2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 787 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touareg | Crown |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
