1993 Lexus LS vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 565 kg more than 1957 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 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1993 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus LS | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |
