1965 Sunbeam Tiger vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 216 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 Sunbeam Tiger | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Tiger | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 4261 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |