1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (56 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 511 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
