2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Commodore | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |