1970 Toyota Crown vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 315 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Crown | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | 1600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |