1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 19 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 215 kg more than 1960 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Volare | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |