1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 224 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 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 2012 Subaru Forester 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. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Crown | Forester |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2616 mm |
