1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 21 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. 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 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
