1968 Toyota Corona vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corona | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Corona | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1857 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |