1958 Toyota Crown vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1991 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 33 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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1958 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Golf |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
