1964 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 48 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 247 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Crown | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Crown | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1837 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
