1956 Rover P4 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
