1999 Daihatsu SP-4 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 is newer by 34 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | SP-4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
