1967 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 45 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Crown | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1404 mm |
