1965 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 5 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Plymouth Valiant | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Valiant | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2540 mm |