1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 1957 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 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
