1969 Toyota Crown vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Toyota Crown | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Crown | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |