1985 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Because 1969 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 1969 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
