2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 47 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 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
