1967 Toyota Crown vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 30 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 215 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Toyota Crown | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Carina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1761 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |