1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1453 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
