1994 Chrysler Viper vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Viper is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Viper | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
