1960 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvair | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvair | Crown |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2368 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
