2000 Citroen C1 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Citroen C1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Citroen C1.
Because 1959 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C1, 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, 1959 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C1 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
