2000 Audi R8 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 35 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 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 1373 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
