1969 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Crown | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 4000 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
