1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Centura is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Centura | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
