1999 Tata Estate vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Tata Estate is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Estate weights approximately 390 kg more than 1956 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, 1999 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Tata Estate | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
