1960 Toyota Crown vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Toyota Crown | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |