1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 55 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit.
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, 2012 Honda Fit, 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, 2012 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 2012 Honda Fit 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. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Crown | Fit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2499 mm |
