2002 Opel Speedster vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 305 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster.
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 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Speedster | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2540 mm |
