1968 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 648 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Crown | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
