1972 Rover 2000 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Rover 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Rover 2000.
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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Rover 2000 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 2000 | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2597 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |