2001 Toyota Verossa vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 275 kg more than 1969 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Verossa | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Verossa | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
