1956 Toyota Crown vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Crown | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
