1969 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 41 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 388 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Crown | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Crown | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
