1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 33 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Bigua | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
