2003 Honda City vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 46 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
Because 1957 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
