1996 Porsche 993 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 993 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
