1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 463 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 735 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |