1955 Simca Vedette vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1959 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Vedette (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Simca Vedette.
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:
| 1955 Simca Vedette | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Vedette | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2540 mm |
