1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is newer by 17 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 252 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Magnum (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Crown | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
