1959 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 52 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 892 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Crown | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Crown | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3002 mm |
