2004 Rover 45 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Rover 45.
Because 1960 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 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45, 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, 2004 Rover 45 (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 45 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
