1960 Toyota Crown vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Toyota Crown (76 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Toyota Crown | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | 1600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |