1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Toyota Crown (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
