1966 Toyota Crown vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 385 kg more than 1988 TVR S2.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Crown | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Crown | S2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2933 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
