1969 Toyota Crown vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 40 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 932 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Because 1969 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 1969 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Crown | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Citi |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
