1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 38 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 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Caprice | Crown |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |