1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 53 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 115 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, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, 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, 2011 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2011 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |
