2002 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 794 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 882 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotec C 1000 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotec | Toyota |
| Model | C 1000 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
