1960 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 51 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Toyota Crown | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Crown | Defender |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |