1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 203 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.
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, 2011 Volvo C30, 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | C30 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2639 mm |
