1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown | Viano |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |
