1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1283 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daimler | Toyota |
| Model | DE 36 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2757 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2700 mm |
