1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1967 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 95 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
