1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz is newer by 48 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
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, 2005 Toyota Vitz, 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, 2005 Toyota Vitz (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
