1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1970 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1970 Triumph TR6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Triumph TR6.
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, 1970 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 1970 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Crown | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2240 mm |
