1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1981 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 24 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 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Gemini (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Gemini.
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, 1981 Isuzu Gemini (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1981 Isuzu Gemini 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. 1981 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1981 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Toyota | Isuzu |
| Model | Crown | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
