1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 148 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, 2012 Nissan Altima, 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Crown | Altima |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2675 mm |
