1977 Opel Commodore vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Commodore weights approximately 35 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Commodore | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |