1964 Toyota Crown vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1964 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 66 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Crown | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Golf |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1894 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
