1962 Toyota Crown vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 673 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Toyota Crown | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
