1989 Honda Accord vs. 1957 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.

Because 1957 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 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Accord 1957 Toyota Crown
Make Honda Toyota
Model Accord Crown
Year Released 1989 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1955 cc 1453 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 169 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2540 mm


 

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