1956 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 55 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 266 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 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Toyota Crown | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | Touran |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |