2000 Toyota GT1 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 44 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
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 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota GT1 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | GT1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |
