1972 Holden Torana vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
