1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
