1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 49 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Toyota Crown | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Yaris |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2380 mm |