1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Because 1955 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 1955 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Concerto | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |