1983 Audi 80 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Audi 80 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Audi 80 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 Audi 80.
Because 1956 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
