1970 Toyota Crown vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 39 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 121 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Crown | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
