1955 Toyota Crown vs. 1975 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1975 Zastava 2101 is newer by 20 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Zastava 2101.
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, 1955 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Toyota Crown | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Toyota | Zastava |
| Model | Crown | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
