1958 Toyota Crown vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1975 Toyota Century is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 515 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. 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, 1975 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Century |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
