1989 Nissan Vanette vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 174 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown.
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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Vanette | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Vanette | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2700 mm |