1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Porsche 911 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2540 mm |