1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 45 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 250 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.
Because 2003 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Honda CR-V (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Crown | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
