1958 Toyota Crown vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 18 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 495 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Publica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
