1967 Toyota Crown vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Crown | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
