1962 Toyota Crown vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 34 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Toyota Crown | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
