1960 Toyota Crown vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 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 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
