1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 560 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 35 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2540 mm |
