2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 899 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
