1959 Toyota Crown vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Crown | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
