1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 39 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1150 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6505 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2540 mm |
