1958 Toyota Crown vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1994 Renault Laguna is newer by 36 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 2,067 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Laguna (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Renault Laguna.
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, 1994 Renault Laguna, 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, 1994 Renault Laguna (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 1994 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Crown | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
