1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 33 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |