2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 585 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 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 108 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |