2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 664 kg more than 1959 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Vanquish | Crown |
Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1914 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2540 mm |