1989 Suzuki Swift vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Swift is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Swift (100 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 500 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
Because 1960 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 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift, 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Suzuki Swift | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Swift | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2540 mm |
