1958 Morris Isis vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 35 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Isis | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Isis | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
