1970 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. 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 (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Crown | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Crown | Nano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
