1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 145 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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Crown |
Year Released | 1945 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |