1978 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1960 Toyota Crown (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler 1609 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 1609 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
