1945 Austin 16 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
