1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1959 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 305 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
Model | 100 | Crown |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |