1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2010 Kia Picanto is newer by 54 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, 2010 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Kia Picanto.
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, 2010 Kia Picanto, 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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Picanto. 2010 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1956 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1956 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Toyota Crown | 2010 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Crown | Picanto |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2380 mm |