1968 Renault 10 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Renault 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 475 kg more than 1968 Renault 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Renault 10 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 10 | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |