1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 25 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 850 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Crown | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |
