1998 Honda Accord vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 1960 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |