1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 845 kg more than 1963 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Lagonda | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |