1996 Honda Today vs. 1960 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 36 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Toyota Crown (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Today 1960 Toyota Crown
Make Honda Toyota
Model Today Crown
Year Released 1996 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 1897 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1700 mm


 

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