1955 Toyota Crown vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett.
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, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Toyota Crown | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
