1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Caldina is newer by 47 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Toyota Caldina.
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, 2004 Toyota Caldina, 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, 2004 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 2004 Toyota Caldina 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. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
