1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 52 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Toyota Crown | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
