1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 50 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Golf |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
