1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1957 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (39 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1957 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
