1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 52 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, 2009 Toyota iQ (89 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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, 2009 Toyota iQ, 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, 2009 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | iQ |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2000 mm |
