1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 47 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 606 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Toyota Crown | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Toyota | Koenigsegg |
Model | Crown | CC8S |
Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2659 mm |