1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 595 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Vantage | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
