1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 49 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Polo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
