1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 50 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 80 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 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 2008 Toyota Sienna 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. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
