1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
