1969 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 41 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30.
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 Hyundai i30, 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 (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Crown | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown | i30 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
