1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 417 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
