1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Because 1956 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Echo (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Toyota Crown | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Echo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |