1960 Toyota Crown vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 37 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 1997 Volkswagen W12 has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | W12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
