1960 Toyota Crown vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 45 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1960 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Passat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
