2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 33 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 332 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
